Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) is seeking experienced and motivated Administration Officers who are interested in supporting the delivery of effective and efficient primary healthcare services within custodial environments.

Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) is a rapidly growing division within the West Moreton Health region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners and Young Persons across eight facilities (six Correctional Centres and two Youth Detention Centres).

This recruitment forms part of PYDHS's succession planning strategy and will be used to establish a suitability pool for Administration Officer to support temporary backfill opportunities that may arise over the next 12 months.

Administrative Officers within PYDHS work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health centre team to provide client-focused, efficient and confidential administrative support, ensuring the safe delivery of high-quality primary healthcare services within custodial settings. Our service locations are based across Wacol, Ironbark, and Spring Creek.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a progressive and growing primary healthcare service and make a meaningful contribution to service delivery outcomes that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of people in a correctional facility, PYDHS would love to hear from you.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah,



Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Secure Organisation, At West Moreton Health

- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region. What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

What We're Looking For

Please refer to the “About you” section in the attached role description

Mandatory Requirements





- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

📌 Administration Officer - Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (Queensland)
🏢 West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
📍 Queensland